Proposal/Progressive Party Charter
From Taijitu
Contents
Article 1. Principles
- All people are entitled to certain fundamental personal liberties. Among these are the right to be secure in one's own life and person, the right of free thought and expression, the right of association, the freedom to live as desired and the right to hold property. The government must have no role in their repression, and its primary responsibility is their defense, from itself, other governments and the criminal acts of private persons.
- Individuals alone bear responsibility for the consequences of any decisions they make in exercising their liberties. The government should not take the burden of such consequences upon itself or place it upon others.
- All people are entitled to equal treatment and protection under the law. No particular person, group or interest should be singled out for either special privileges or penalties.
- Those who display exceptional ability or merit are deserving of special consideration and rewards. There is no injustice in giving more to those who have contributed more and less to those who have contributed less.
- Government should be democratic, accountable and open. The government must not use its power to repress opposition or shield its own actions from public scrutiny. Elections must be open and fair, with equal ballot access for all candidates and electoral methods which promote competition and respect both majority rule and the right to representation.
- The government should embrace inter-regional cooperation and openness. Taijitu is not alone in the world, and the collective resources of multiple regions can often accomplish what a single one could not.
- The use of appeals to tradition, novelty, popularity or emotion, attacking individuals, misrepresentation, exaggeration and similar tactics in the discussion of public policy is unacceptable. All policies must be judged by the merits of the policy itself and nothing else, without prejudice on any basis.
- All principles and ideals must be tempered by pragmatism and willingness to compromise. If progress can be achieved by compromise, and stagnation is the alternative, then compromise is preferable.
Article 2. Membership
- Any citizen of Taijitu may become a member of the Progressive Party.
- Any party member who loses their citizenship, is convicted of a criminal offense by the Court of Taijitu or violates this charter or a resolution of the Party will cease to be a member.
Article 3. Party Offices
- There will be a Secretary, responsible for administering the records, votes and elections of the party, a Treasurer, responsible for the income and expenditures of the party, and a Spokesperson, responsible for the recruitment, campaigning and public relations of the party.
- A party member may propose a new election for any office. If another member seconds the proposal, an election for the office will be held.
- An officer may tender a letter of resignation to the Secretary. If an officer does so, an election for the position will be held. If the election concludes and a new officer is elected, the former officer will be relieved of their office and the newly elected officer will assume office. If no new officer is elected, the letter of resignation will be refused.
- At the start of an election, three days will allotted for the selection of candidates. All candidates will be party members. After this, two days will be allotted for voting. All offices will be elected by an instant runoff vote. Any ties will be broken in favor of the most senior member.